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Mutual fund investors had a strong year in 2025, with the HSBC Brazil Fund emerging as the top-performing scheme. The fund delivered over 55% returns, turning a 1 lakh lump-sum invested at the start of the year into 1.55 lakh, while a 10,000 monthly SIP grew to 1.48 lakh with an XIRR of 46.45%, despite market volatility.
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India's premium housing market experienced a strong performance in 2025. Capital values rose significantly, especially in under-construction projects. This trend was fueled by robust end-user demand, better infrastructure, and limited supply in prime areas. Experts predict this premium segment will remain buoyant in 2026, supported by wealth growth and improved transparency. Disciplined pricing and supply management are key for stability.
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Sovereign wealth and public pension funds channelled a record share of capital into the United States in 2025, while emerging markets saw a sharp decline in inflows despite strong performance.
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Tobacco stocks like ITC and Godfrey Phillips saw significant drops on Thursday. This follows the finance ministry's notification of an additional excise duty on tobacco products. The new levies, effective February 1, will be applied over and above the GST rate. This change replaces the existing compensation cess. Companies may need to increase prices due to these higher taxes.
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Mutual fund investors are planning their equity strategy for 2026. Experts recommend flexi-cap and large & mid-cap funds for stability and growth. New investors should start with flexi-cap and large-cap categories. Experienced investors can consider index, flexi cap, multi cap, and international funds. Caution is advised for mid-cap, small-cap, and international funds due to current valuations.
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